PBS> PBS Teacher Previews: November 30-December 7, 2003

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Subject: PBS Teacher Previews: November 30-December 7, 2003
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PBS Teacher Previews: November 30-December 7, 2003
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Welcome to PBS Teacher Previews, the weekly newsletter from PBS designed
specifically for preK-12 educators.
Times listed are for PRAIRIE PUBLIC TELEVISION.
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Please note that most local PBS stations will be participating in the Winter
2003
membership drive this week, altering regular TV schedules. For
this reason, this issue of
PBS Teacher Previews will focus on Web and video resources.
Thanks for your continued support of PBS!
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The resources listed below are grouped into subject areas that correlate
with those found on PBS TeacherSource (http://pbs.org/teachersource/),
PBS's Web site for preK-12 educators. Grade level, resource type and
extended taping rights codes are also indicated for each listing.
To make the most effective use of this publication, please consult the
"Teacher Code Key" at the end of this document.
Note: Please always check with your local PBS station for a complete
schedule of exact dates and times for PBS television programs. PBS television
schedules are created at the local level, so some national programs may not be
available in your area. All PBS programs listed in this newsletter allow for
off-air
taping and subsequent classroom usage of one year or more. For complete
details, please visit the TV For Teachers section of PBS TeacherSource
at http://pbs.org/teachersource/tvteachers.htm
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ARTS AND LITERATURE
American Experience
"Ansel Adams: A Documentary Film"
PBSOL>
High School
Check out this Web site to access classroom activities based on
the American Experience film about great American photographer
Ansel Adams. Use his work to investigate national parks, the
conservation movement and the treatment of Japanese Americans
during World War II.
http://pbs.org/amex/ansel/tguide/index.html
Life 360
Lesson: Milestones
PBSOL>
Elementary / Middle School
This lesson takes a look at life's milestones along with life&rsquo;s
irony. Students analyze lyrics for irony, find irony in a short
story and produce examples of irony in original creative
writing.
http://www.pbs.org/opb/life360/classroom360/09b_Teaching_Guide.pdf
Indpendent Lens
"Eroica!"
PBSOL>
High School
This episode of Independent Lens, airing on December 9,
features the world-class chamber ensemble the Eroica Trio. At
the companion Web site you can get the dirt on the making of
the film and listen to the Eroica Trio perform works from
Beethoven and Dvorak.
http://pbs.org/independentlens/eroica
KET: American Shorts
"Poof!"
Station> WWW>
High School
The site content, surrounding a contemporary theater production
called "Poof!," focuses on domestic violence. Video clips from
the play, domestic violence resources and interviews with the
playwright and actors all serve to highlight the issue. A
companion teachers' guide is offered as well.
http://www.ket.org/content/americanshorts/poof/
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
DragonflyTV
Lesson: "Exercise and Memory"
PBSOL>
Elementary School
Students try a classroom investigation to determine if exercise
improves human memory.
http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/tguide_humanbody.html
Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers: A Different Way to Heal?
Lesson: "A Biased View"
PBSOL>
Elementary / Middle School
In this lesson, students are introduced to the placebo effect
and use it to analyze controversial healing therapies like
Therapeutic Touch (TT).
http://pbs.org/saf/1210/teaching/menu.htm
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MATH
Ken Burns' American Stories -- "Lewis and Clark: The Journey of the Corps of
Discovery"
Lesson: "Packing a Transcontinental Expedition"
PBSOL>
Middle School
Students estimate the number and types of supplies that would
be needed for a trans-continental expedition, then compare and
contrast their estimates with the actual supply list used by
Meriwether Lewis.
http://pbs.org/lewisandclark/class/l09.html
PBS Mathline
"Weather"
PBSOL>
Elementary / Middle / High School
Connect math to different weather measurements. Find activities
related to temperature, wind chill and rain/snowfall.
http://pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/concepts/weather.shtm
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Nature
"Wisdom of the Wild"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Middle / High School
This episode of television's longest-running weekly natural
history series illustrates some of the surprising ways in which
animals help teach, heal and strengthen people, in body, mind
and spirit. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Log onto the companion Web site to discover the healing powers
of dolphins, learn about a planned chimp sanctuary and explore
what animals have to teach us.
http://pbs.org/nature/wisdom
NOVA
"Methuselah Tree"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Middle / High School
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Marked by striking imagery and a poetic style, the film
dramatizes the life cycle of the world's oldest living thing,
the bristlecone pine of California's White Mountains. (CC,
Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
At the companion Web site, try your hand at creating your own
tree-ring chronology, explore the Methuselah Grove and learn
about photosynthesis.
http://pbs.org/nova/methuselah
PBS TeacherSource: Technology and Teaching
K-12 Technology Research
PBSOL>
Elementary / Middle / High School
Get the latest surveys, reports and data on how technology is
changing the way we teach and learn.
http://pbs.org/teachersource/teachtech/research.shtm
Nature
"Extraordinary Dogs"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
This episode of television's longest-running weekly natural
history series features amazing stories of varied relationships
that dogs have with humans -- as helpers, healers, protectors
and performers. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Log onto the companion Web site and discover just how amazing
our canine companions can be, meet some dogs who do everything
from rescuing skiers to herding sheep and find out what you
need to know before getting a dog of your own.
http://pbs.org/nature/dogs
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SOCIAL STUDIES
NOW With Bill Moyers
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Friday, December 05, 2003
8:00 - 9:00 PM
Anchored by journalist Bill Moyers and drawing on the editorial
resources of NPR News, this news magazine features documentary
reporting, in-depth interviews and articulate commentary on
issues at home and abroad. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://pbs.org/now
PBS TeacherSource: Media Literacy
Getting Started: Activity Ideas for Language Arts, Social Studies, Math,
Science and Health
PBSOL>
Elementary / Middle / High School
Access great ideas for how to incorporate media education into
your teaching. Ideas include having students count how many ads
they see in one day to having students investigate how new
medical research results are covered in the mainstream media.
http://pbs.org/teachersource/media_lit/getting_started.shtm
Online NewsHour EXTRA
"Computer Worms: How Schools Are Fighting a New Type of Virus"
PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Check out this online publication from the NewsHour that brings
current events into the classroom with a fresh perspective.
This week find out how schools are fighting a new type of virus
-- computer worms.
http://pbs.org/newshour/extra
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PBS KIDS ARE READY TO LEARN
PBS Parents
Holiday Happy Time
PBSOL>
Elementary School
Log onto PBS Parents to stay up-to-date with PBS holiday
programming plus visit the PBS Parents Holiday Boutique at Shop
PBS.
http://pbsparents.org
This Week's PBS Video Special: Zoboomafoo
"Getting Around 4PK "
Video>
Elementary School
Take two ebullient creature adventurers, add an inquisitive
little lemur, infuse with high energy and humor, introduce an
array of animals and you get Zoboomafoo! Specially developed
for younger viewers by brothers Martin and Chris Kratt, this
colorful live-action and animated series teaches important
lessons about wildlife, nature, cooperation, tolerance and
friendship. To purchase a copy of the video, see:
http://shop.pbs.org/teachers/ZOBO500
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OPPORTUNITIES
NEA Foundation Innovation Grants
Profdev>
Elementary / Middle / High School
The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education (NFIE)
funds hundreds of grants each year -- up to $5,000 per project
-- to public educators. All practicing U.S. public school
teachers in grades K-12, education support professionals and
higher education faculty and staff at public colleges and
universities are encouraged to apply. Innovation Grants fund
break-the-mold innovations that significantly improve
achievement for underserved learners. Application deadline:
February 1, 2004
http://www.nfie.org
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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Bullying.org: Where You Are Not Alone
WWW>
Elementary / Middle / High School
Unfortunately, many children grow up being bullied at one time
or another. Someone you know, someone you teach, someone in
your classroom suffers from bullying. This site addresses
children with the message that you are not alone, that it is
not your fault and that you can do something about it.
http://www.bullying.org
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TEACHER CODE KEY
TV--Indicates a PBS Television broadcast with Educational Taping Rights of 1
year or more.
Broadcast times are in Eastern Time (ET).
(CC) Indicates programs with closed captioning
(Stereo) Indicates programs in stereo
(DVS) Indicates programs with descriptive video
Educational Taping Rights Variations:
http://pbs.org/teachersource/copyright/copyright_trights.shtm
(1 year) = Use within One Year from Broadcast
(1 year OB) = Use within One Year from Original Broadcast
(3 years OB) = Use within three years of the original broadcast
(LOT) = Life of Tape--use the program as long as the tape is physically
usable
PBSOL--Indicates a World Wide Web site on PBS Online
WWW--Indicates a World Wide Web Site NOT on PBS Online
Video--Indicates videotape(s) available from PBS
VIDEO at http://shop.pbs.org/education/
Guide--Indicates a teacher guide or lesson guide
Station--Indicates station resource or event
Discussion--Indicates an online discussion forum
Profdev--Indicates a professional development resource
MARC--MARC records are available for this resource --
please see http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/library.htm
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